Black Hebrew Israelites - Hardcoverby Michael T. Miller (Author) The Black Hebrew Israelite movement claims that African Americans are descendants of the Ancient Israelites and has slowly become a significant force in African American religion. This Element provides a general overview of the BHI movement, its diverse history ies, ideologies, and practices. The Element shows how different factions and trends have taken the forefront at different periods over its 140 year history,